Low level nuclear waste includes materials which are not radioactive themselves but have become contaminated because of their exposure to neutron radiations. These items find their use in nuclear power plants, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, government and private development facilities, manufacturing units and research laboratories. Low level nuclear waste is generally solid and has radiations that fades to levels in the general environment in less than 500 years. These items may include water purification filters, resins, tools, protective clothing, gloves, glass and plastic laboratory supplies, medical syringes, plant hardware etc.
[...] Handling and disposal of low level nuclear waste Low level nuclear waste includes materials which are not radioactive themselves but have become contaminated because of their exposure to neutron radiations. These items find their use in nuclear power plants, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, government and private development facilities, manufacturing units and research laboratories. Low level nuclear waste is generally solid and has radiations that fades to levels in the general environment in less than 500 years. These items may include water purification filters, resins, tools, protective clothing, gloves, glass and plastic laboratory supplies, medical syringes, plant hardware etc. [...]
[...] Types of waste disposal facilities The low level waste disposal sites use natural or man made barriers so as to prevent radioactivity from reaching the atmosphere. Some of the designs for building disposal sites are discussed below: Modular concrete canister disposal: In this method individual waste containers are placed within concrete canisters, which are then disposed of in shallow land sites. Canisters' array has an earthen cover. Shallow and land burial: This method was used until 1995 by all USA low level waste disposal facilities. [...]
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